Associate Director - PMO Advisory

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Our Programme Advisory team:

We have had significant success in the infrastructure market over the last year which has meant that we are now one of the fastest growing parts of the organisation and have ambitious plans to grow even faster in the next few years.

The advisory team supports our Complex Infrastructure clients’ sectors in setting up, assessing and transforming some of the largest and complex programmes in UK and beyond, within our Nuclear, Aviation, Defence, Water, Transportation, Power & Renewables sectors.

We pride ourselves on our approach of empowering our clients through trusted collaboration, working with them to solve complex challenges, and building enduring capability that will set them up for the future.

Your purpose:

Are you someone that enjoys a fast-moving environment? Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? If yes, then keep reading!

We are looking for an Associate Direct to join our team who is passionate about making a positive change within Client PMOs by influencing and delivering. Our roles are across multiple industry sectors and are in some of the most high-profile complex programmes within the UK. You will be enthusiastic about working with multi-disciplinary teams and in different client environments with diverse challenges.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work across various programmes, with the support of some of the most experienced teams across the global AtkinsRéalis business, to develop your own growth journey.

What you can bring:

• Programme Lifecycle: Extensive experience of working across the programme lifecycles to setup and deliver within major transformational PMOs.
• People Leadership: Day to day management of large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maturity Assessment: Ability to carry out assurance and assessments of PMOs capabilities and maturity.
• PMO Set Up: Ability to design, develop and implement a PMO inclusive of people, process and systems.
• Strategic Advice: Deliver strategic advisory services for PMO transformations including organisation design, project design and management, improving efficiencies and performance, etc.
• Stakeholder Management: Effective communication and stakeholder management skills and ability to tailor the message and liaise directly with the required client or audience including facilitating multi-media workshops (in person, virtual or hybrid).
• Analytical Skills: Logical thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Pro-active Approach: High personal motivation and drive, able to work and thrive in and deliver high quality advice/solutions in complex and ever-changing environments.
• Leading Change: Demonstrable evidence of leading/ supporting change initiatives and achieving tangible/successful results within ambiguous environments.
• Relationship Building: Able to build lasting relationships with clients and wider team members alike.
• Technical Excellence: Industry recognised specialist in leading successful PMO’s for complex infrastructure projects.
• Professional certification: Hold relevant certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP; MoP; MSP; PRINCE2, P3O, PROSCI, Lean, Six Sigma.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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